Janet Ellis and Lorna Gibb (2016 Event)

Two debut novels whose lead characters will entrance, unnerve and
delight feature in this event recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh
International Book Festival. Evoking the blood, filth and beauty
of Georgian London, Janet Ellis’ The Butcher’s Hook introduces us
to young Anne Jaccob who embarks on a passionate love affair with
shocking consequences. In A Ghost’s Story, Lorna Gibb tells the
story of Katie King's life and afterlife. From Victorian Scotland
to the present day, she haunts all she meets. Chaired by Jenny
Brown.